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RACO 518 3 in. x 2 in. Gangable Steel Switch Box, 2-1/2 in. Deep
The RACO 518 is a gangable steel switch box measuring 3 in. x 2 in. with a 2-1/2 in. deep interior, built to house switches and receptacles in commercial and residential wiring applications. It includes one 1/2 in. knockout (KO) along with built-in AC/MC/Flex clamps for Armored Cable, Metal-Clad, and Flexible conduit wiring systems, plus integrated plaster ears for secure flush mounting. The RACO 518 is UL Listed for dependable, code-compliant performance.
Key Features
- Trade Size: 3 in. x 2 in. box body with a 2-1/2 in. deep cavity for standard device wiring capacity.
- Durable Construction: Steel box construction (Steel Boxes and Covers category) provides rugged, long-lasting strength for demanding job-site conditions.
- Gangable Design: Gangable construction allows this box to be combined with additional gangable boxes for multi-device switch and receptacle configurations.
- Wiring System Compatibility: Built-in AC/MC/Flex clamps accept Armored Cable/Metal Clad/MCI-A/Flex wiring systems for fast, secure cable termination.
- Knockout: One 1/2 in. KO provides an additional conduit or cable entry point.
- Plaster Ears: Integrated plaster ears support flush, stable mounting against plaster or drywall wall surfaces.
- Bracket Type: No Bracket – a freestanding box configuration for direct mounting applications.
Certifications & Compliance
- UL Listed
Technical Specifications
- Product Type: Steel Boxes and Covers
- Product Depth: 2.5 in
- Bracket Type: No Bracket
- Wiring System: Armored Cable/Metal Clad/MCI-A/Flex
- Gangable: Yes
- Certified Listed: UL Listed
Typical Applications
- Residential and Commercial Switch and Receptacle Installations
- Armored Cable (AC) and Metal-Clad (MC) Wiring Systems
- Flexible Conduit (Flex) Wiring Installations
- New Construction and Renovation Wall Box Applications
- Plaster and Drywall Wall Mounting
Why RACO?
RACO steel switch boxes are engineered with gangable construction, integrated AC/MC/Flex clamps, and plaster ears to simplify installation while maintaining a durable, code-compliant enclosure. The UL Listed rating on the RACO 518 gives electrical contractors and installers confidence in dependable, long-term performance for both new construction and renovation wiring projects.
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Spec Sheet
Product Specs
- list_batch:
- RACO-20260916
- Product Type:
- Steel Boxes and Covers
- Product Depth:
- 2.5 in
- Bracket Type:
- No Bracket
- Wiring System:
- Armored Cable/Metal Clad/MCI-A/Flex
- Gangable:
- Yes
- Certified Listed:
- UL Listed